Waadhi (MS 372)
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Material Information

Title:
Waadhi (MS 372)
Series Title:
Allen Collection : Religious Tendi and Historical Notes
Creator:
Abdil-Qadir bin Muhammad ( Author, Primary )
Publication Date:
Language:
Swahili
Materials:
Paper ( medium )
Technique:
Handwritten manuscript : Handwritten copy in black ink, some parts are unreadable

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Swahili poetry ( LCSH )
Islam ( LCSH )
Religious belief
Men -- Education ( LCSH )
Sexual behaviour
Faith ( LCSH )
Imani za kidini
Sex role ( LCSH )
Genre:
Poem
Utenzi
Poetry ( LCTGM )
Spatial Coverage:
Africa -- Kenya -- Lamu County -- Eastern Africa -- Lamu -- Lamu Island
Coordinates:
-2.269444 x 40.902222

Notes

Abstract:
The poem contained here is a Waadhi, religious poem, denouncing the phenomenon of paedophilia by men against young boys. The author pleads God to help the community to fight against this terrible problem. This is a fairly modern poem and even if there is not formal date we can assume, by looking at the language and topic discussed, that it was written in mid-20th century. ( en )
General Note:
Date of Composition is unknown
General Note:
Languages: Swahili (Arabic script)
General Note:
Dialects: KiAmu
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Poetic Form: Utenzi
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Donated to SOAS in 1982
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Extent: 8 leaves
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Incipit: Ina langu sibaini nakuusi ya fulani ukanitia muini wakanitukiya
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Other copy: SOAS University of London microfilm: SOAS University of London microfilm: M1008, reel 13
General Note:
Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Kenya -- Lamu County -- Lamu -- Lamu Island

Record Information

Source Institution:
SOAS University of London
Holding Location:
Archives and Special Collections
Rights Management:
This item may be in the public domain. Its status has yet to be assessed.
Resource Identifier:
MS 279888-Vol.8 ( SOAS manuscript number )
MS 372 ( SOAS manuscript number )